Cozy Japanese Curry
Cozy Japanese Curry
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 carrot, large, chopped
- 1 potato, large, chopped
- 1 onion, large, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fruit jam or honey
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- 2 cups bone broth or low sodium stock
- 2 ounces Japanese curry roux, cut into smaller pieces to dissolve faster (use up to 4 ounces for stronger flavor)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all ingredients: cut the beef (or your chosen protein), carrot, potato, and onion into bite-size pieces. Mince the garlic.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
For the stovetop method: Add the beef, carrot, potato, onion, minced garlic, fruit jam or honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, bone broth or low sodium stock, and the cut-up Japanese curry roux to a large pot. Mix all ingredients well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to a medium-low simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through. The curry will thicken as the roux dissolves. Stir well to ensure the roux is fully incorporated and the consistency is to your liking.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
For the Instant Pot method: Add the beef, carrot, potato, onion, minced garlic, fruit jam or honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, and bone broth or low sodium stock to the Instant Pot. Place the cut-up Japanese curry roux cubes on top of the other ingredients; do not mix them in at this stage to prevent burning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Select the 'Stew' setting (or Manual/Pressure Cook on High Pressure) and set the cooking time for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
Once cooking is complete, perform a manual (quick) release of the pressure. Carefully open the lid. Stir the curry well to dissolve the roux, which will thicken the sauce to the desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve the Japanese curry warm, typically over steamed rice, and enjoy your cozy meal.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cozy Japanese Curry
- 1 pound beef, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 carrot, large, chopped
- 1 potato, large, chopped
- 1 onion, large, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fruit jam or honey
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- 2 cups bone broth or low sodium stock
- 2 ounces Japanese curry roux, cut into smaller pieces to dissolve faster (use up to 4 ounces for stronger flavor)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all ingredients: cut the beef (or your chosen protein), carrot, potato, and onion into bite-size pieces. Mince the garlic.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
For the stovetop method: Add the beef, carrot, potato, onion, minced garlic, fruit jam or honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, bone broth or low sodium stock, and the cut-up Japanese curry roux to a large pot. Mix all ingredients well.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to a medium-low simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through. The curry will thicken as the roux dissolves. Stir well to ensure the roux is fully incorporated and the consistency is to your liking.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
For the Instant Pot method: Add the beef, carrot, potato, onion, minced garlic, fruit jam or honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, and bone broth or low sodium stock to the Instant Pot. Place the cut-up Japanese curry roux cubes on top of the other ingredients; do not mix them in at this stage to prevent burning.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Select the 'Stew' setting (or Manual/Pressure Cook on High Pressure) and set the cooking time for 15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
Once cooking is complete, perform a manual (quick) release of the pressure. Carefully open the lid. Stir the curry well to dissolve the roux, which will thicken the sauce to the desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve the Japanese curry warm, typically over steamed rice, and enjoy your cozy meal.